If you are planning to buy a new scooter then hold on, carefully read the following detailed comparison to make a right n smart choice. This article talks about the three powerful/demanding scooters of today’s fashion.

The Activa 125 stand out with a fresher appeal compared to the dated lines on the Swish.

It is not that appealing as Honda active and vespa.

If something out of the box is what you want, then the Vespa is your best bet.

Instruments

The Activa 125 offers a very premium looking analogue instrument cluster with a digital display unit.

The Swish however look very dated with the plain analogue instrument clusters.

The Vespa’s analogue instrument cluster comes with a retro twist.

Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, it is the Honda Activa leading the charge being the longest, tallest and highest (1814 mm x 704 mm x 1151mm) in the segment.

Its wheelbase is considerable smaller than the Activa and Vespa.

The Vespa has the longest wheelbase in the segment though, measuring in at 1290 mm.

Power

It is the Activa 125 that has been tuned to offer more power in the segment, marginally more at 8.6 HP

The Swish is powered by the 124cc engine that produces 8.5 HP of power and 9.8 Nm of torque

The Vespa is the most powerful with 10.06 HP of power.

Fuel Efficiency

The Activa 125 is the most fuel efficient in the segment returning a claimed fuel efficiency of 59 km/l

Swish thanks to its light weight that returns a claimed efficiency of 57 km/l.

The Vespa has an 8.5-litre fuel tank while others come with a 5 litre fuel tank, giving the Vespa the longest range.

Price

The Activa 125 is priced at a premium and comes with alloy wheels, front disc brake and Combined Braking System (CBS) on the starting priced at Rs. 58,081/- to 62,466/- (Price After GST Ex-Showroom New Delhi).

Swish manage to fit in with a price tag starting at Rs. 48,241/- (Last Know Ex-Showroom Price in New Delhi)

The Vespa is the most expensive by a significant premium, priced at Rs. 74,399/-, (Price After GST Ex-Showroom New Delhi) but also offers better aesthetics and a more powerful engine.

Colours

It is available in 5 different colours :

Black,

Rebel Red Metallic,

Midnight Blue Metallic

Pearl Amazing White

Mat Crust Metallic

It is available in 5 attractive colours:

Metallic-Triton

Blue-Sparkle-Black

Metallic-Flint-Grey

Pearl-Mira-Red

Sparkle-Black

Pearl-Mirage-White.

It comes with four exciting colours:

Monte Bianco

Rosso Dragon

Giallo Lime

Nero Black Matt

To Sum Up:

The Vespa seems to be a very attractive proposition with a host of features and is a refreshing design. However, the high pricing can be a huge deterrent when compared to the competition in the segment. Swish is an excellent power-packed offering. Trendy and attractive tail lights, smart built-in turn signal and stylish silence cover makes it a perfect choice for discerning young couples. Honda Activa 125 and Vespa LX 125 are in close line of competition. So it is advised to make a careful choice among the two keeping in mind the above factors.

Honda Activa 125 – Activa is the largest selling Scooter in India. The Activa 125 is product in Honda lineup and it offers alloy wheels, front disc brake and CBS option on the top spec 125cc model. It has attracted everyone's attention with its beautiful design and noteworthy features. The Activa 125 is powered by a 124.9cc, air cooled engine producing 8.52 Bhp at 6500 rpm and 10.54 Nm at 5000 rpm. Activa 125 is mated to an automatic gearbox. The scooter comes with HET (Honda Eco Technology) as standard. The new Activa 125 model is said to have been developed to offer a compelling blend of performance, efficiency, comfort and advanced features in the highly competitive 125cc scooter segment.

Ex-Showroom New Delhi Price List After GST:

Activa 125 STD – Rs 58,081

Activa 125 STD Alloy – Rs 60,017

Activa 125 DLX – Rs 62,466

Specifications:

Displacement

124.9 cc

Maximum Power

8.52 Bhp @ 6500 rpm

Maximum Torque

10.54 Nm @ 5000 rpm

No. of Gears

Automatic Gearbox

Seat Height

765 mm

Ground Clearance

155 mm

Kerb Weight

110 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

5.3 litres

Top Speed

84 kmph

Vespa LX 125 ( Ranked#2 in all listed; 35% votes, Total: 26 votes)*

Vespa LX 125 – The Vespa LX is the entry-level model in Piaggio’s scooter line-up in India. Vespa LX 125 is a good power packed alternative in the scooter segment from the Italian brand. The Vespa LX continues to embody the simple-looking original design philosophy that made retro scooters so popular. The design theme includes the round headlight, curvy body panels and a slightly forward leaning stance. The scooter is by a 125cc single cylinder unit that produces 10 Bhp and 10.6 Nm of torque, and is mated to a CVT gearbox. The scooter come with standard features include an electric start, front disc brake, single piece analogue instrument cluster.

Suzuki Swish 125 (Discontinued) – Suzuki Swish 125 is the 125cc scooter from Suzuki Motorcycles India Private Limited. The scooter is targeted at young male commuters who want a more aggressive looking scooter. The Swish 125 has a simple and practical design, though the company has stuck to the masculine design approach. The Swish 125 is powered by a 124cc motor that produces 8.7 Bhp of power and 9.8Nm of torque. It comes mated to a CVT transmission. The scooter gets a wide and long seat making it quite comfortable for the rider. The footboards are wide and the Swish offers 20 litres of under seat storage.